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Lay Or Lie

Lay is a transitive verb. Transitive verbs need a subject and one or more direct objects. The present tense is ‘lay’. Example: I (subject) lay the blanket

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Who or Whom?

The Rules ‘According to the rules of formal grammar, who should be used in the subject position in a sentence, while whom should be used

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Lay Or Lie

Lay is a transitive verb. Transitive verbs need a subject and one or more direct objects. The present tense is ‘lay’. Example: I (subject) lay the blanket

Continue Reading

Who or Whom?

The Rules ‘According to the rules of formal grammar, who should be used in the subject position in a sentence, while whom should be used

Continue Reading